Bakumatsu Period

Bakumatsu generally refers to the time period between when the Black ships first arrived (1853) and when Emperor Meiji succeeded to the throne (1868).

Philosophies in Bakumatsu

• Sonnô
• Jôi
• Sabaku
• Tobaku
• Kobu Gattai

Events in Bakumatsu

• Matthew Perry arrival.
• Jevfimij Putjatin arrival.
• Convention of Kanagawa
• Treaty of Amity and Commerce
• Ansei Purge
• Incident at Sakuradamon
• Incident at Sakashitamon
• Teradaya incident
• Namamugi Incident
• Satsu-Ei war
• Political change on August 18
• Ikedaya affair
• Kinmon rebellion
• Choshu Campaigns